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← Staff Rena Theum Special Events Coordinator Department(s): Development E-Mail: rtheum@cmaalowell.org Office Extension: (978) 454-6200 Direct Line: Rena’s journey in community work began in her teen years at CMAA, and she has remained deeply connected to Lowell ever since. She spent 12 years as the Community Liaison for the Lowell Police Department, where she built strong relationships and coordinated events such as National Night Out, Back to School initiatives, and the Water Festival. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with neighborhood groups and nonprofits to plan meaningful programs that bring people together. As CMAA’s Special Events Coordinator, Rena is excited to return to where it all began. She looks forward to using her passion for networking and community engagement to create impactful events that strengthen connections and celebrate the vibrant spirit of Lowell.

← Staff Sothea Chiemruom Executive Director Department(s): Administration Team E-Mail: schiemruom@cmaalowell.org Office Extension: (978) 454-6200 x1010 Direct Line: (351) 500-6445 Sothea Chiemruom joined CMAA as our new Executive Director on January 10, 2022. Chiemruom has over 25 years of experience in the nonprofit and social service sector, including at the Cambridge Housing Authority, YouthBuild USA, North Shore Community College, Hyams Foundation, Coalition for a Better Acre and the state Department of Unemployment Assistance. He was a deputy director of CMAA in the late 1990s and currently serves as a trustee of the Affordable Housing Trust in Tyngsboro. “I have worked in areas that engaged and promoted youth development, the education of rights for immigrants and refugees, leadership development, community economic development, civic participation and, most importantly, empowering self-sufficiency in community members,” Chiemruom said. “I believe I can bring new perspectives to build trust to address many issues that the community faces. In addition, CMAA supports and engages not only Khmer families, but also others who seek assistance and who are facing similar challenges.” Chiemruom brings a wealth of experience in day-to-day program operations, administration, program management, professional development, budget management and reporting, public and government relations and policies and procedures compliance.

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We would like to thank Enterprise Bank for being a Platinum Sponsor for our Anniversary Gala. < Back Enterprise Bank Oct 23, 2023 We would like to thank Enterprise Bank for being a Platinum Sponsor for our Anniversary Gala. Enterprise Bank was founded with an entrepreneurial vision to help create successful businesses, opportunities, wealth and vibrant, prosperous communities. They have stayed true to this vision and will always be a community bank, leading with a deep sense of mission and purpose. At #EnterpriseBank , they believe that serving their communities means more than just providing #banking products and services. They strive to make a positive difference in the lives of the individuals, #businesses , and #communities they so passionately serve, and seek to play an active role in making every community in which they operate a better place to live and work. They recognize that their impact extends beyond the physical footprint of our bank locations, and they remain ever mindful of what that impact entails. We would like to thank Enterprise Bank for being a Platinum Sponsor for our Anniversary Gala. We appreciate your continued support. www.enterprisebanking.com — For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Nich Chea: nchea@cmaalowell.org or (351) 500-6454 Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association Anniversary Gala Saturday, November 18, 2023 | 6-11:30PM #OlympicRestaurant , Lowell, MA www.cmaalowell.org/wp/gala Previous Next

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← Staff Tararith Kho Language Teacher Department(s): Wrap-Around Community Services E-Mail: n/a Office Extension: (978) 454-6200 Direct Line: n/a CMAA offers Khmer Language Classes at beginner and intermediate levels welcoming students with little or no prior experience in learning the Khmer language. Youth classes are taught by Mr. Chantha Thang and Adult classes are taught by Mr. Tararith Kho. ••• Tararith Kho is a Cambodian poet, publisher, and educator who has been instrumental in the founding of PEN-Cambodia. Co-founder of the Nou Hach Literature Project and of an affiliated journal that published fiction, essays, and poetry sometimes critical of the Cambodian government. Kho was subjected to threatening anonymous phone calls and emailed death threats which forced him to resign from the Project in January 2010. Kho was a fellow at Harvard hosted by the Department of Comparative Literature. He now teaches Khmer language and developed programs in Khmer language and literature at Middlesex Community College, as well as CMAA's Youth Services After School Program along with Ida Borin.

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Modern Ballet Price $600 Duration 12 Weeks Enroll < Back About the Course This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content. Want to view and manage all your collections? Click on the Content Manager button in the Add panel on the left. Here, you can make changes to your content, add new fields, create dynamic pages and more. Your collection is already set up for you with fields and content. Add your own content or import it from a CSV file. Add fields for any type of content you want to display, such as rich text, images, and videos. Be sure to click Sync after making changes in a collection, so visitors can see your newest content on your live site. Your Instructor Ashley Amerson This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content. To manage all your collections, click on the Content Manager button in the Add panel on the left.

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Congratulations, Tararith Kho, on winning a $100 gift card after completing the MassCEC EmPower Survey! < Back May Energy Ambassador Meeting Jun 5, 2024 Congratulations, Tararith Kho, on winning a $100 gift card after completing the MassCEC EmPower Survey! CMAA, MassCEC - UML, and the City of Lowell hosted a May Energy Ambassador Meeting on Saturday, June 1, 2024. These monthly meetings are aimed at learning about our energy ambassador experience and answer their questions about the energy programs. This program is introduced by Victor, our Energy Advocate, and Eliot, Director of Community Development from the City of Lowell. Congratulations to our May survey winner – Tararith Kho! Tararith received a $100 gift card after completing the MassCEC EmPower Survey last month. Everyone has a chance to win by taking a few minutes to complete the EmPower Survey ( https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdf8ZdGRU5hLoE7MmNBNjNvdTHZg0jWhTdiWP1VThOEJxNRyQ/viewform?usp=pp_url ). The winner is announced bimonthly on CMAA social media platforms. The MassCEC EmPower Survey is part of the “Mobilizing Social Diffusion to Accelerate Participation in Decarbonization Programs in Environmental Justice Communities” project and can be completed in English or Khmer. This project is a partnership between CMAA, the University of Massachusetts Lowell, and the City of Lowell. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this research, please contact Dana Touch: dtouch@cmaalowell.org or (351) 500-6452 Sreang Heng: sheng@cmaalowell.org or (351) 500-6457 Victor Vargas: vvargas@lowellma.gov or (978) 674-1408 Juliette Rooney-Varga: juliette_rooneyvarga@uml.edu Previous Next